self-reliance
noun
self-re·li·ance
ˌself-ri-ˈlī-ənts 
: reliance on one's own efforts and abilities
Examples of self-reliance in a Sentence
some people don't achieve self-reliance until they're over 30 years old
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Informal economic activity, self-reliance and community connection were vital lifelines.
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Carla Vecchiola,
The Conversation,
26 June 2026
China’s focus on technology self-reliance has minted a new billionaire as investors pile into the shares of semiconductor component maker Chongqing Genori Technology.
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Yue Wang,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
The strong push towards self-reliance and controlling technical standards stemmed from lessons learned from the US-China trade war.
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Marcus Lim,
Variety,
15 June 2026
When the family moved from Ohio after his freshman year, Klugo’s self-reliance helped elevate the tennis team.
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Liana Handler
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Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Carla Vecchiola,
The Conversation,
26 June 2026
China’s focus on technology self-reliance has minted a new billionaire as investors pile into the shares of semiconductor component maker Chongqing Genori Technology.
—
Yue Wang,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
The strong push towards self-reliance and controlling technical standards stemmed from lessons learned from the US-China trade war.
—
Marcus Lim,
Variety,
15 June 2026
When the family moved from Ohio after his freshman year, Klugo’s self-reliance helped elevate the tennis team.
—
Liana Handler
follow,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for self-reliance
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“Self-reliance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-reliance. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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